Dr. Nic Taylor

Professor

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Biography

Nic Taylor completed his undergraduate studies and Master of Science at Massey University, New Zealand, in 2000, subsequently moving to the University of Western Australia to undertake his PhD. His doctoral research was rewarded with a European Molecular Biology Organization Long Term Fellowship at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, UK. In 2006, he returned to UWA to join the newly established ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, where he has held prestigious ARC Post-Doctoral Future Fellowships. His expertise lies in developing a wide range of quantitative mass spectrometry techniques to quantify proteins, lipids, and metabolites utilized in numerous research projects. His laboratory aims to achieve a comprehensive understanding of how these biological components influence yield in plant cells under variable environmental conditions such as extreme temperature and salinity. He is also engaged in research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically in areas related to agriculture and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Director - WA Node

2024-02-01 — Present

Australian Plant Phenomics Network • Perth, Australia

Leading research initiatives at the WA Node of the Australian Plant Phenomics Network.

Awards

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International Fellow

2025-12-15
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Further Football

2023-10-14
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ASTE/JSPS Australia/Japan Emerging Research Leaders Exchange Program

2016-07-01
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Robson Medal

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.